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S&P, Fitch say govt debt binge poses risk to fiscal consolidation
Published on 05/04/2024
» The government’s surprise move this week to take on more debt to stimulate the economy risks a setback for its fiscal consolidation efforts though it’s likely to accelerate growth in the near-term, according to ratings companies.
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Srettha poised to step aside as finance minister
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will relinquish his role as finance minister, according to a media report, a change that may ease tension with Bank of Thailand (BoT) over monetary policy.
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TTB's Responsible Lending Paves Path to Sustainable Banking
Published on 11/03/2024
» Chairman of TMBThanachart (TTB) unveils the 2024 strategic plan, focusing on products and services development through Ecosystem Play, utilising digital channels as the primary platform for developing and managing personalised customer relationships. Aligned with the government’s policy to alleviate Thais’ debt burdens, the TTB strategy underscores Responsible Lending and Transition Finance to assist clients in transitioning to eco-friendly business models. This reinforces the Bank’s commitment to sustainable banking and enhancing the financial well-being of Thai people, with the Bank’s goal of achieving Net-zero Commitment.
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Cash gifts, free milk raise risks to Thailand, Indonesia ratings
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/02/2024
» JAKARTA/BANGKOK - Southeast Asia’s new leaders risk blowing past budget constraints to make good on costly campaign promises of cash handouts and free lunches, increasing the risks to their prized investment-grade ratings.
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Srettha ramps up pressure to force rate cut, baht slides
Published on 20/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin asked the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to urgently hold an unscheduled meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut interest rate, saying the latest data indicated that the country's economy was in a crisis.
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Hoping for the best
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 around the corner everyone is hoping for a better year.
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Asian equity rally powered by rate-cut optimism
Business, Published on 16/12/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian equities extended their rallies yesterday, while currencies held onto recent gains amid a bout of Fed-fuelled optimism, after the US central bank flagged likely rate cuts next year.
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Populist policies face scrutiny
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Among the economic policies proposed by the Srettha Thavisin government, the most hotly disputed item is the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout, which has drawn much criticism regarding its possible impact on public debt.
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Fitch affirms Thailand rating at BBB+
Business, Published on 17/11/2023
» Fitch Ratings has affirmed Thailand's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at 'BBB+' with a stable outlook. Among the key factors influencing ratings:
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Asset firm proposed for bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/10/2023
» Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana has proposed a response to high levels of household debt: establishing an asset management company (AMC) for efficient management of bad debt.
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